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When the New York Giants benched Eli Manning in favor of Geno Smith, some backlash was certainly to be expected. What wasn’t in the plans was for the former West Virginia standout to receive death threats. By way of Dan Duggan of NJ.com, the father of Geno Smith says he received a death threat last […]

Following eight seasons in the NFL, former New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings has made the decision to retire. Jennings made the announcement via social media on Friday morning by taking to Twitter to voice his appreciation for the opportunity to play in the NFL. https://twitter.com/RashadJennings/status/939141209301422085 “Today marks the day I officially retire from […]

New York Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh, who has suffered yet another setback in his road to recovery, is now just hoping he can avoid back surgery. Pugh has been dealing with a back issue for the majority of this season. Unfortunately, he couldn’t get through Wednesday’s practice, and went for an MRI to see […]

There is some real irony in the contigent of players who complain about there being too much safety enforced in today’s National Football League. They are, in simple terms, complaining that others are complaining too much about the violence of the game. Bluh. Bluh. Bluh. Let’s no longer bury the lede. Former New York Giants […]

Although New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been sidelined for the majority of the 2017 NFL season with an ankle injury, he continues to make headlines. Even before he was ruled out, Beckham Jr. has drawn his fair share of publicity over the years. Needless to say, the reactions to his countless […]

It has been nearly two months since New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a season-ending fractured left ankle. Beckham Jr. has continued to progress through his recovery while recently getting past a big hurdle of already getting out of a walking boot, according to Kimberly Jones of NFL Network. Odell Beckham […]

The benching of two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning sent shockwaves throughout the NFL last week. Many stars around the league and former New York Giants teammates and coaches came to Manning’s defense as he dealt with a decision which put the veteran quarterback in a difficult position. Along with Michael Strahan, Tom Coughlin, and […]

With the New York Giants finally firing head coach Ben McAdoo, it is has allowed people to chime in with their thoughts without fear of hurting friends. This includes Victor Cruz, who was formerly a member of the Giants, as he went on the NFL Network and didn’t hold back on his thoughts. This is […]

Several weeks of tinkering with rosters, combing for waiver wire pickups, and concocting trades finally paid off for all of you who’ve clinched a fantasy football playoff spot. Still, there’s plenty of work left for playoff-bound team owners before taking home the title. The waiver wire can be your friend. For those who’ve been officially […]

Week 13 of the NFL season featured more lows than highs with pathetic defeats and poor behavior from one of the league’s biggest stars. Here is a look at the NFL’s best and worst from the weekend. Highs Seahawks still breathing The Seattle Seahawks started their home game against the NFC-leading Philadelphia Eagles backed into […]

The New York Giants have received major backlash over the last week for their benching of veteran quarterback Eli Manning. However, it all happened to no avail after the team announced the firing of head coach Ben McAdoo. While it is difficult to determine whether or not Manning’s benching was the final straw, it goes without saying […]

What a newsworthy day for the New York Giants. As the day started with the proud National Football League franchise firing coach Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese, it is attempting to win in the realm of PR, as Eli Manning is reportedly back as the team’s starting gunslinger. https://twitter.com/JordanRaanan/status/937742899294302208 Given that Eli Manning […]

The New York Giants finally pulled the trigger and fired embattled head coach Ben McAdoo. This is not exactly a stunning turn of events, as reports surfaced on Sunday that this was likely to happen. Also of note, general manager Jerry Reese joins McAdoo in being forced out the office. Jerry Reese had been with […]

The New York Giants dropped their 10th game of the season in a 24-17 loss to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday night, which presented further questions concerning head coach Ben McAdoo’s future. Following the contest, McAdoo didn’t exactly quiet the chatter surrounding him, stating that he would continue to coach as long as he’s got […]

Following the New York Giants’ decision to bench quarterback Eli Manning, it has put into question not only future with the team, but his long-term plans for his NFL career. Manning made it clear after Sunday’s 24-17 loss to the Oakland Raiders that he plans on returning for his 15th season in the league, according to […]

The New York Giants steady descent to Nowheresville continued Sunday, as they lost a road game to the Oakland Raiders, 24-17. The setback worsened their record to 2-10, but the game will mostly be remembered as the first in the franchise’s last 211 regular season games in which a quarterback not named Eli Manning started […]

New York Giants quarterback Geno Smith had a lot to say about his former coach, Rex Ryan, following a 24-17 loss to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. During the postgame press conference, Smith stood on the podium, taking questions from reporters and talking about his first starting gig under center since 2014. He also did […]

New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo, who reportedly has a big day on Sunday, vows to not bench quarterback Geno Smith no matter what happens. Let’s start with this specific news at hand. Ben McAdoo told Sal Paolantonio of ESPN that he is committed to Smith throughout Sunday’s game and will not pull him in […]

The New York Giants might not be married to head coach Ben McAdoo for much longer. Heck, at least according to some reports, this poorly wed couple could see the relationship end as early as Sunday. According to the reports, if the New York Giants lose on Sunday (or even if they don’t), it is […]

Despite the world coming down around him, New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo claims he has no regrets over benching quarterback Eli Manning. Sure thing, Ben. In fact, I have no regrets over not winning a billion dollars. We know Ben McAdoo has no second thoughts in regards to the benching, as he told reporters […]

Wide receiver Amari Cooper won’t be on the field for the Oakland Raiders this coming Sunday, no thanks to a concussion and ankle injury he sustained back in Week 12’s 21-14 win over the Denver Broncos. Cooper left the Broncos game in the first half and didn’t return, and he would need more than a […]

Earlier this week, New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo made the decision to bench quarterback Eli Manning for the first time in more than 13 years. It is a move that has received plenty of reaction around the league for the manner in which it was handled. In hindsight, McAdoo voiced on Friday that […]

For New York Giants defensive standout Michael Strahan doesn’t seem too pleased with the team benching quarterback Eli Manning. How do we know this? The (now) major media darling said as much. “I think we’re all surprised and disappointed,” Strahan said. “I don’t think they’re handling it very well. I don’t think you put it […]

Players kneeling during the national anthem isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. For New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon, he plans to keep kneeling no matter what else is happening around him. Furthermore, Olivier Vernon does not care if you boo him while he is doing so. “You hear ‘coward’ and ‘stand up’ and ‘disgrace,’’ […]

The New York Giants have decided to take the franchise in a different direction heading into Week 13. Two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning has lost his starting job, and that news has sent somewhat of a reality check to Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although the Steelers are cruising right now with the […]

A number of former and current NFL players have weighed in on the New York Giants benching Eli Manning, with the latest being New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, who was traded to the franchise for Manning on draft day, called the Giants’ handling of the situation “pathetic.” The Pittsburgh […]

The New York Giants tumultuous 2017 NFL season continues to circulate down the drain. The Giants received major backlash for their benching of veteran quarterback Eli Manning earlier this week in favor of backup quarterback Geno Smith However, the unfortunate saga between Manning and the Giants just got even more bizarre. According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper’s status for this coming Sunday’s game against the New York Giants remains cloudy. According to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Cooper wasn’t able to join his teammates in practice Wednesday, suggesting that the Alabama product is still recovering from a concussion and an ankle injury he sustained […]

Earlier this week, the New York Giants made the decision to bench quarterback Eli Manning ahead of their Week 13 action against the Oakland Raiders, which has since drawn plenty of flack around the league. The latest to weigh in on the situation is Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers, who didn’t mince […]

Earlier this week, the New York Giants finally came to the decision to bench quarterback Eli Manning in favor of Geno Smith ahead of their Week 13 tilt against the Oakland Raiders. This latest move by the Giants has led to NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to voice that the team should […]

The New York Giants have made the decision this week to bench quarterback Eli Manning against the Oakland Raider, effectively ending his 210 consecutive regular-season games of being the starter. According to ESPN Stats & Info, the Cleveland Browns have, over the duration of Manning’s streak, used 24 different starting quarterbacks. Every NFL team has […]

The New York Giants are trekking through a disappointing season and have completely fallen out of the playoff picture after winning just two out of their first 11 games. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Pro Bowl cornerback Janoris Jenkins has been placed on the season-ending IR list due to an ankle injury that will […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning continues to get support after being benched. One of the latest folks backing him happens to be a QB himself. That’s right, Atlanta Falcons gunslinger Matt Ryan feels for Eli. “I feel for him,” Ryan said to PFT Live. “I really do. For how consistent he’s been in his […]

The Eli Manning era appears over. Does that mean the Geno Smith era is officially under way? Probably not, but the New York Giants are hoping to find out by starting the former Jets gunslinger this weekend. Geno Smith, who was once considered a prize talent coming out of West Virginia, has seen better days. […]

Eli Manning is not the only Eli to be dominating news in regard to the New York Giants. Cornerback Eli Apple, who has come under a ton of fire over the recent weeks, has also seen his name in the headlines. Of course, because 2017, he claims it all to be fake news. For those […]

After the news broke that longtime New York Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning was benched on Tuesday by head coach Ben McAdoo, it’s safe to say that some people were pretty ticked off. Thing is, few expected Michael Rapaport to be one of the guys getting the most headlines for his thoughts on the matter. […]

Tom Coughlin is no longer with the New York Giants, but Eli Manning is still on his mind. After all, he and Manning have partnered in propelling the Giants to two Super Bowl wins in 2007 and in 2011. So when news broke out that the Giants are benching Manning in favor of backup Geno […]

The New York Giants made headlines with today’s benching of veteran quarterback Eli Manning. With the 2017 NFL season officially down the drain, it seems the Giants are officially throwing in the towel after head coach Ben McAdoo expressed their desire to play some of the backups for the final stretch. As a result, Manning’s streak […]

For the first time in more than 13 years, the New York Giants (2-9) will make a change at starting quarterback this upcoming Sunday when Geno Smith will start on the road against the Oakland Raiders instead of two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning, the team announced on Tuesday via their website. Giants head coach […]